The Shih Tzu is all about a small breed of dog native to China and Tibet, its name means "lion dog" and it is a breed that is characterized not only by its abundant furbut also because of her very pleasant facial expression, both of which give her a cute and cuddly look.
Similarly, the funny personality owning these dogs, has allowed them to become the perfect pet for families with children, since the little ones usually spend many hours of fun being accompanied by the Shih Tzu.
Although it is a small breed, Shih Tzu tend to have a very thick and vigorous body, so they even weigh around 8 kilos.
Likewise, within the care that this breed of dogs requires, it is necessary to highlight the maintenance of its coat, not only to give it a nice appearance, but also to prevent knots from forming, which is usually very common in Shih Tzu, which is why we will show you some below haircuts for your Shih Tzu, take note.
Different haircuts for a Shih Tzu
Puppy cut
Before reaching the first year, Shih Tzu go through a shedding or change of coat, something common in all breeds of dogs.
In this period the inconvenience of knots in the hair tends to increase, that is why the best thing turns out to be let this breed of dog wear short fur, simulating the appearance of puppies, even when they reach adulthood.
If you have a little experience, you have the possibility of cutting the puppy without leaving your home, otherwise you can let a specialist take care of it to obtain a better finish. Usually, shaves completely not only the body, but also the legs, lowering the hair on the tail, ears, head and mustache very little, without shaving all the hair in those areas.
With this hairstyle your Shih Tzu will look very good and you can forget about the terrible knots.
Long cut
The great difficulty in the hair of the Shih Tzu as we have mentioned, are usually the annoying knots which are usually formed by not giving the coat adequate care, especially when you want the dog to show off its long coat.
In this case, the most recommended is usually dampening hair using a conditioner appropriate for use in dogs and trying to loosen the knots with the fingers without picking up the fur much. In case this does not work, it is best to use the wide tooth comb, known as a rake.
When you undo the knots comb the coat with a soft-bristle brush In order to shape it, brush down both on the tail and on the ears giving a fluffy look on the rest of the body.
Lion cut
Some owners choose to give their Shih Tzu a haircut that matches the breed's name, although instead to achieve an imposing appearance they actually end up looking a lot more cuddly and lovable. We are talking about the lion cut, which is often called a "plush" cut by several people.
Likewise, it is possible to do it in the comfort of home or let an expert do it, since it shaves completely hair on body, tail and legs, leaving only the hair that is around the head long, which must be brushed so that it looks more fluffy, like a lion's mane.
Cuts with braids, bows and pigtails
To make this cut, you should take the hair from the crown and gently comb it upwards, in this way it will not only untangle, but it will also be fluffy. Later the lock is held using an elastic band for hair and grooming the surroundings.